NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle Seventh Chapter Fair Play Solution

NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle Seventh Chapter Fair Play Solution

NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle Chapter 7 Solution: Dear students Here in this post we are posted Seventh Chapter Fair Play full exercise questions & answer by our arts teacher. This Solution is helpful for CBSE English medium students. Download this 7th Chapter English Honeysuckle solution & prepare your homework.

WORKING WITH THE TEXT

(1) Match the sentences under I with those under II.

I

 (1.) Jumman and Algu were the best of friends.

(2.) Jumman’s aunt transferred her property to him.

(3.) The aunt decided to appeal to the panchayat.

(4.) Algu was unwilling to support the aunt.

(5.) Jumman was very happy to hear Algu’s name as head Panch.

 II

 (1.) He believed that his friend would never go against him.

Answer: 5.

(2.) She wanted justice.

Answer: 3.

(3.) In the absence of one, the other took care of his family.

Answer: 1.

(4.) The condition was that he would be responsible for her welfare.

Answer: 2.

(5.) The bond of friendship between him and Jumman was very strong.

Answer: 4.

B. Who says this to whom and why?

(1.) “My wife knows best how to run the house.”

Answer:

Jumman said these words to his aunt. Because he did not want to give her any allowance.

(2.) “But is it right, my son, to keep mum and not say what you consider just and fair?”

Answer:

The aunt said this to Algu Chowdhry because Algu was not willing to give his a judgment against his best friend.

(3) “What have you to say in your defence?”

Answer:

Algu Chowdhry said this to Jumman where he was head Punch. He was keen to do Justice.

(4) “I can’t pay you a penny for the wretched beast you sold me.”

Answer:

Samjhu Sahu said this to Algu Chowdhry when Algu demanded his money. Samjhu dishonestly referred to pay him a penny.

(5) “Victory to the panchayat. This is justice.”

Answer:

Algu said this to Jumman after the verdict was in his favour.

C. Answer the following questions.

(1.) “Then the situation changed.” What is being referred to?

Answer:

The aunt transferred her property to Jumman because she would stay with him and he would look after her. But after a couple of years the situation changed as he forgot his promise. He and his wife began to ill treat her.

 (2.) When Jumman’s aunt realised that she was not welcome in his house, what arrangement did she suggest?

Answer:

When Jumman’s aunt realised that she was unable to bear insults any more, she demanded a monthly allowance so that she can set up a separate kitchen.

(3.) What was the villagers’ reaction when the aunt explained her case to them?

Answer:

When the aunt explained her case to the villager’s, some sympathized with her, Others advised her to make it up with her nephew and his wife.

(4.) Why was Jumman happy over Algu’s nomination as head Panch?

Answer:

Jumman was happy over Algu’s nomination as head punch because he was sure about that the decision in his favour from his best friend.

(5.) “God lives in the heart of the Panch.” the aunt said. What did she mean?

Answer:

The aunt meant that a person in the seat of a judge become fair justice like God. A punch had neither a friend nor an enemy. Whatever justice he delivered, it was the justice delivered by God.

(6.) What was Algu’s verdict as head Panch? How did Jumman take it?

Answer:

Algu heard the case and gave a fair judgment. He asked Jumman either to pay a monthly allowance to his aunt or transfer the property in her name. Jumma was stunned and because Algu’s enemy.

(7.) Algu found himself in a tight spot. What was his problem?

Answer:

 Algu sold his bullock to Samjhu Sahu, a craftsman. Sahu promised to pay the price with a month. But during this period he took so much work from the animal that died .Sahu become dishonest. He refused to pay the money.

(8.) Why was Algu upset over Jumman’s nomination as head Panch?

Answer:

Algu was upset because Jumman was already annoyed with him. So he thought Jumman would take his revenge.

(9.) What was Jumman’s verdict as head Panch? How did Algu take it? (14, 15)

Answer:

Jumman’s verdict was that Sahu should pay Algu the price of the bullock because when Sahu purchased the bullock from Algu it was healthy. Algu took this decision happily and said it was a victory of Panchayat.

 

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(10.) Which of the following sums up the story best?

(i) “I also know that you will not kill your conscience for the sake of friendship.”

(ii) “Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity.”

(iii) “The voice of the Panch is the voice of God.”

Give a reason for your choice.

Answer:

I think the second statement sums up the story best- “Let no one deviate from the path of justice and truth for friendship or enmity”. Because the person in the seat of a Judge becomes the representative of God. A judge gives a fair decision.

WORKING WITH LANGUAGE

A. Replace the italicised portion of each sentence below with a suitable phrase from the box. Make necessary changes, wherever required.

Look after. Swallow. Make it up. Keep mum. Go into. Ease one’s conscience. As ill luck would have it.        A tight spot. Take chances. My heart sank.

(1.) The best way to avoid an unnecessary argument is to remain silent.

Answer:

The best way to avoid an unnecessary argument his to keep mum.

(2.) Unfortunately, the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.

Answer:

As ill luck would have it, the train I was trying to catch was cancelled.

(3.) He has been told not to take risks while driving a car through a crowded street.

Answer:

He has been told not to take chances while driving a car through a crowded street.

(4.) The patient needs to be properly taken care of

Answer:

The patient needs to be property looked after.

(5.) Why don’t the two of you end your quarrel by shaking hands?

Answer:

Why don’t the two of you make it up by shaking hands?

(6.) I was in a difficult situation till my friends came to my rescue.

Answer:

I was in a tight spot till my friends come to my rescue.

(7.) When I saw a pile of dirty dishes, I felt very disappointed.

Answer:

When I saw a pile of dirty dishes my heart sank.

(8.) I will examine the matter carefully before commenting on it.

Answer: I will go into the matter carefully before commenting on it.

 (9.) They criticised him in the meeting but he accepted without protest all the criticism.

Answer:  They criticised him in the meeting but he swallowed all the criticism.

 (10.) It will free me from worry to know that I had done nothing wrong.

Answer: It will case my conscience to know that I had done nothing wrong.

(B.) Look at the following phrases and their meanings.

 Use the phrases to fill in the blanks in the sentences given below.

  1. set up — put in place or start set
  2. aside — save or keep for a particular purpose
  3. set down — write or record
  4. set out — start on a journey
  5. set in — begin and seem likely to continue

1.) Why don’t you ——————your ideas on paper?

Answer: Set down.

 2.) A fund has been ——————for the soldiers’ families.

Answer: Set up.

 3.) We should —————a little money every month.

Answer: Set aside.

4.) You should buy some woollens before winter ————.

Answer: Set in.

5.) They —————on the last stage of their journey.

Answer: Set out.

C. Your teacher will speak the words listed below. Write against each a word of opposite meaning.

1.) Old – new.

2.) Wet – dry.

3.) Open – closed.

4.) Blunt – sharp.

5.) Forget – remember.

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